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NUR 2488 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FINAL EXAM KEY CONCEPTS

NUR 2488 Mental Health Nursing Final Exam Key Concepts Introduction in Psychiatric Nursing Basic Brain Anatomy- what do the different part of brain control? Hypothalamus? Neurons/ synapse- pg. 51 Hypothalamus: Regulates temperature, blood pressure, perspiration, libido, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms, such as sleep and wakefulness. Hypothalamic neurohormones, often called releasing hormones, direct the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland. Neurons: The brain i...

NUR 2488 / NUR2488 Mental Health Exam 1 | Rated A | Questions and Answers | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College 1. Venlafaxine (Effexor) exerts its antidepressant effect by selectively blocking the reuptake of: - Serotonin and norepinephrine 2. The nurse administers each of the following drugs to various patients. The patient who should be most carefully assessed for fluid and electrolyte imbalances is the one receiving - lithium 3. Which drug group calls for nursing assessme...

NUR 2488 / NUR2488 Mental Health Exam 1 Review | Highly Rated Guide | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College  Sullivan Infancy Stage - birth to 1 and 1/2; mother figure is the source of tension relief, the goal is biological satisfaction and psychological security; learn to count on others for security  Sullivan Childhood Stage - 1 and 1/2 to 6 years old; beginning to develop self-esteem; learning to delay satisfaction of wishes with relative comfort  Sullivan Juvenile ...

NUR 2488 / NUR2488 Mental Health Exam 1 Study Guide | Rated A | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College 1. Role of neurotransmitters as related disorders:  Dopamine  Increase: o Schizophrenia o Mania  Decrease: o Parkinson's disease o Depression  Functions: o Fine muscle movement o Integration of emotions and thoughts o Decision making o Stimulates hypothalamus to release hormones (sex, thyroid, adrenal)  Serotonin  Increase: o Anxiety states  Decrease:...

NUR 2488 / NUR2488 Mental Health Exam 1 Review | Already Rated A | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College 1. A nurse says to the client, “Things will look better tomorrow after a good nights sleep.” This is an example of which communication technique? - The nontherapeutic technique of giving reassurance 2. A patient is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric unit after calling a friend and saying, “I’ve got a gun and I’m going to shoot myself.” Which of the following rights ha...

1. Freud’s theory - Mental illness arises when the ego is incapable of maintaining control of the id and superego, when their impulses are too strong 2. Id - The primitive, PLEASURE - seeking part (according to Freud, predominantly sexual pleasure) of our personalities that lurks in the unconscious mind. - responds directly and immediately to the instincts. - Engages in PRIMARY PROCESS thinking 3. Ego - Our sense of self. - acts as an intermediary between the Id and the world by using e...

• Question 1 0 out of 1 points A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: (SATA) Selected Answers: Time sensitive Measurable terms Initial assessment Attainable for client Answers: Time sensitive Measurable terms Initial assessment Identifying data Attainable for client Response Feedback: No. Outcomes need to take into account the patient's culture, values, and ethical beliefs. Specifically, outcomes are stated in attainable and measurable terms and include a tim...

• Question 1 1 out of 1 points You are the nurse responsible for assessing for extrapyramidal side effects in a patient who has been taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following may be side effects for this medication? (Select all that apply.) Selected Answer: Akathisia Acute dystonia Tardive Dyskinesia Answers: Amenorrhea Akathisia Acute dystonia Tardive Dyskinesia Response Feedback: Extrapyramidal side effects of the central nervous system include involuntary motor movements, r...